I wasn't with you on your trip, but it sounded so familiar. Been there, experienced that.
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Ah... put your feet up and have a cup of tea on me!
Lisa--
Yeah, I've been out places where there is a huge expanse of space between points A and B and have wished for a cane. I've got my grandma's old one and I now bring it in my car just in case (for the mall, Costco's, or down in Atlantic City.) I was once caught without it this past summer and I wanted more than anything to just lie down on the casino floor and have them carry me out! UGGHHH.
PS: My mom bought me a beautiful cane (looks more like a walking stick with its flat top) down in Tennessee this year. I think she, my dad, and I will be fighting over it soon!
Jen
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Use a cane even if you're feeling good.
Yup. I've found this to be true over and over by now. Don't forget the cane. You're not likely to be coming back as easily as you went out.
Yesiree!! This is something I actually failed to do and the next day - wow - I was so unbelievably stiff and spastic. It took FOREVER to get moving and the cane wasn't really even an option at that point.
The cane is our friend. The cane is our friend. The cane is our friend.